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= <br>Registration Process =


 
*Prior to registration you must complete 30 additional credits.  
*Prior to registration you must complete 30 additional credits.
*The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) encompasses 53 jurisdictions.  
*The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) encompasses 53 jurisdictions.  
*Each jurisdiction has an individual vetting process .  
*Each jurisdiction has an individual vetting process .  
*Apply online via FCCPT (Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy) for a type 1 review (for Irish/British wishing to seek visa)
*Apply online via FCCPT (Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy) for a type 1 review (for Irish/British wishing to seek visa)
*Permission to work in the USA must be sought via the US citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
*Licence to practice is obtained by sitting the NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam). The exam can be sat in any jurisdiction regardless of where you plan to work.
 
= Requirements =
 
*UCD must release transcripts to the FCCPT
*Proof of licence to practice from the ISCP.
*Copy of your degree (English version) signed by notary public (solicitor)
*Attestation form outlining all information provided by you in correct and a passport photo, also notarized.
 
= Job Opportunities =
 
 
 
*At present over 3,000 Physical Therapy jobs advertised on the APTA website.
 
== Basic grade initial salary ==
 
 
 
*$60,000 on average ($45,000 or €34,000 after tax)


 Permission to work in the USA must be sought via the US citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).<br> Licence to practice is obtained by sitting the NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam). The exam can be sat in any jurisdiction regardless of where you plan to work.<br>Requirements:<br> UCD must release transcripts to the FCCPT<br> Proof of licence to practice from the ISCP.<br> Copy of your degree (English version) signed by notary public (solicitor)<br> Attestation form outlining all information provided by you in correct and a passport photo, also notarized.<br>Job Opportunities: <br>At present over 3,000 Physical Therapy jobs advertised on the APTA website. <br>Basic grade initial salary:<br>$60,000 on average ($45,000 or €34,000 after tax)<br>Cost<br>FCCPT registration $750<br>APTA registration (optional) $295<br>Individual state fee’s $60-$245<br>NPTE exam $350 (until Jan 1st 2013)<br> $400(after Jan 1st 2013)
Cost<br>FCCPT registration $750<br>APTA registration (optional) $295<br>Individual state fee’s $60-$245<br>NPTE exam $350 (until Jan 1st 2013)<br> $400(after Jan 1st 2013)  


Useful websites: <br>http://www.apta.org/<br>http://www.fccpt.org/<br>http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis<br>http://www.ptjobs.com/<br>Information on NPTE’s www.fsbpt.org<br>Requirements of each jurisdiction http://www.visalaw.com/IMG/ptchart.pdf<br>
Useful websites: <br>http://www.apta.org/<br>http://www.fccpt.org/<br>http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis<br>http://www.ptjobs.com/<br>Information on NPTE’s www.fsbpt.org<br>Requirements of each jurisdiction http://www.visalaw.com/IMG/ptchart.pdf<br>

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Registration Process[edit | edit source]

  • Prior to registration you must complete 30 additional credits.
  • The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) encompasses 53 jurisdictions.
  • Each jurisdiction has an individual vetting process .
  • Apply online via FCCPT (Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy) for a type 1 review (for Irish/British wishing to seek visa)
  • Permission to work in the USA must be sought via the US citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
  • Licence to practice is obtained by sitting the NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam). The exam can be sat in any jurisdiction regardless of where you plan to work.

Requirements[edit | edit source]

  • UCD must release transcripts to the FCCPT
  • Proof of licence to practice from the ISCP.
  • Copy of your degree (English version) signed by notary public (solicitor)
  • Attestation form outlining all information provided by you in correct and a passport photo, also notarized.

Job Opportunities[edit | edit source]

  • At present over 3,000 Physical Therapy jobs advertised on the APTA website.

Basic grade initial salary[edit | edit source]

  • $60,000 on average ($45,000 or €34,000 after tax)

Cost
FCCPT registration $750
APTA registration (optional) $295
Individual state fee’s $60-$245
NPTE exam $350 (until Jan 1st 2013)
$400(after Jan 1st 2013)

Useful websites:
http://www.apta.org/
http://www.fccpt.org/
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
http://www.ptjobs.com/
Information on NPTE’s www.fsbpt.org
Requirements of each jurisdiction http://www.visalaw.com/IMG/ptchart.pdf

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